The Detroit Lions have been eliminated from playoff contention after losing 20-10 to the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day.

With their playoff lives on the line, the Detroit Lions produced an absolute dud, turning the ball over six times, forcing zero turnovers and falling to the Minnesota Vikings 23-10. That makes it a Merry Christmas for the Green Bay Packers, who clinch a playoff berth with Detroit's loss.

The Vikings beat the Lions because of their defense. Brian Flores' unit, which entered the game having gone seven straight weeks without allowing a passing touchdown, dominated. The Vikings forced five turnovers. They shut down Detroit's run game, and quarterback Jared Goff looked flustered.

The Detroit Lions committed six turnovers at the Minnesota Vikings to let a largely terrific defensive effort go to waste.

x − 2. Chicago Bears (11-4), NFC North leaders: A remarkable overtime win against Green Bay on Saturday night helped them clinch a playoff berth − cemented by Detroit's loss Sunday. Chicago is also still in play for the NFC's No. 1 seed and will win the division with one more win or Packers loss. Remaining schedule: at 49ers, vs. Lions

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The Vikings' offense has struggled in the team's Christmas Day clash with the Lions but Minnesota has capitalized on Jared Goff's turnovers.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings NFL game to be played on December 25, 2025 on ESPN.